Trump's heir gives up the presidential race? Vance in a surprising statement

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said in an interview with the New York Post that 'there's a chance' he won't run for president in 2028, citing family considerations. He will make a final decision only after the midterm elections in November. Vance leads Marco Rubio by 15% in polls.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, the leading candidate to succeed Donald Trump in the 2028 election, said in an interview with the New York Post that 'there's a chance' he won't run for president. Vance cited the family cost associated with the role and said he would make a final decision only after the midterm elections in November. According to him, his four young children and his wife Usha, who does not like politics, weigh heavily on his deliberation. Despite the hesitation, Vance enjoys a strong position within the Republican Party: he leads Secretary of State Marco Rubio by 15% in primary polls. In recent months, Vance has solidified his status as a potential leader of the Republican camp after Trump, with deep involvement in national security issues, including independent briefings from the U.S. military and the CIA. However, his path has been marked by friction, including a public confrontation with Senator Ted Cruz, who called him 'insecure.' The article notes that Vance's main rivalry is with Rubio, who is considered a hawkish Israel supporter, while Vance is associated with a conservative-populist line that is wary of prolonged military involvement—a difference with strategic significance for Washington-Jerusalem relations. The headline hints at a concession, but the article presents a temporary hesitation.